Wonderful bagels! I can't believe that I haven't written a review. I thought that I did…read more This place is like a NY deli but next to the FOX RIVER and super nice staff. They close by 1pm so you have to get out there early. I'm sad that I live so far away. My son who lives in Batavia is the one who told me about Jake's bagels. Delicious bagels with lots of varieties of cream cheese. I love the everything bagel and the salsa cream cheese, the onion cream cheese. There is seating inside as well. If you sit outside you can sit and look at the Fox River. Such a cute place.

I always try and hit a local bagel place when I am in a new town.... Jake's did not disappoint.!!…read more Perfect service. Cool vibe. Fireplace and river views..... Oh, and the bagels were awesome! See photos. Good skin, good density, great taste. I always get my bagels double toasted with butter. Complete bonus: homemade rice crispy treats!! The prices were extremely reasonable...... like I wish they would raise their prices.... Will stop again when I am visiting the area....

Finally made it in today and was not disappointed! Bagels are delicious…read moreAnd the coffee is great too. The space is also beautiful and the service was really friendly and quick. We will definitely be back!

Family owned, new local spot here in west Elgin. Small shop in the main strip on 20 west of…read moreRandall. Great addition to the area. The shop has just a few tables for dining in, maybe 16-20 sports to sit. I've been twice now, Hemings have calmed down so the wait was much better trip two. I have had two different bagels and both time got the scallion cream cheese. I enjoy the bagels, very fluffy. They do cover all sides of the bagel with the toppings, mine was an everything bagel. I heard a man say twice toasted, and I would do that next time. Love the cream cheese, they pre spread it for you and it is a good amount. The knock of a star is for price, $5 for one bagel and cream cheese and the wait time. It takes about 7-8 minutes to get a toasted bagel. Maybe that will improve with time, but be prepared, you are not getting in and out. Lastly, the everything is overwhelmingly poppy seeds, I like more onion and garlic. My preference. Check them out for a coffee, baked good or bagel soon.

This is a nice simple old fashioned bakery. No frills. Local people serving up a delicious variety…read moreof baked goods from behind a counter. It's not fancy pastries, but simple scones, fruit strudels, pies, donuts, and breads. No room to sit. Barely room to stand. The space is reserved for the baking. And there's a lot to choose from in this tiny space. They do exactly what you come to a bakery for. They serve delicious goods quick and reasonably price. No pretentious mochacino BS. We need more of this.

Headed to the burbs and wanted to swing by after a recommendation from a friend who has been…read moresending me paczki photos from this place over the past few days. I wanted to pick up a paczki, as I recently learned from 23andme that I'm pretty substantially Polish and will use any excuse to eat pastries, so tapping into my heritage works for me. They have 4 different flavors each day. I opted for a raspberry option and it was everything I would have hoped for. I went about an hour after opening and it was super fresh. I had never been here before but everything in the display case looked amazing. I wish I would have tried some other pastries, too. Reasonably priced, too, at $2.80 after tax. I will totally be back the next time I'm in town.

I'm so grateful to fellow Yelp friends for pointing out this cozy bagel shop. I should have asked…read morewhere the name came from because I only saw good guys here. They have several flavors of gluten free bagels, squeal! The service is so welcoming and considerate about allergies. We shared a Bee Sting breakfast sandwich because this is how it is described on the menu "One of our most popular sandwiches! Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Scallion Schmear, and Heaven's Hot Honey. You can't beat this combo!" Omg it was scrumptious! You can pre-order and drive thru to pick up or park in the adjacent lot and walk in. You can customize everything so check out their website ordering menu ahead of time. The coffee was really tasty too. There was a constant flow of patrons early on a Sunday morning. There are only two tables inside so we took our order to go. I'm already dreaming of what I'll try next and who I will bring with to enjoy these really delicious bagels in Geneva.

This bagel shop is located in an old house. It's tiny with only a few seats inside and outside…read more They have one of my favorite strawberry cream cheese with real strawberry chunks in it, but it's only a seasonal item so I wanted to come by before they were out. I ordered a sesame bagel with strawberry cream cheese. As I was eating it, I started to wonder why it tasted like cinnamon, and then I noticed there were nuts in it. I realized they gave me the cranberry walnut cream cheese (I didn't notice right away because the color was still slightly pink and the flavor was fruity). It was good so I still ate it, but it was a bit disappointing to not get what I was looking forward to. We told the employees before we left, and they apologized and said they'd remake it, but I had already eaten the entire bagel so I told them no it's okay. We mainly just wanted to tell them so they'll be more careful. Some people have allergies, and I can't imagine if I unknowingly ate something I was allergic to. They sell tubs of the strawberry cream cheese for $8, so we purchased one to take home. I like that they always have new types of seasonal coffee creations and this time I got an iced coconut mocha. It was really good!

Great Ice Cream Great Service Great Location. Home made waffle cones Great variety of Ice Cream…read more Yum

Funny enough -- I found this place through Yelp on a long trip from Monmouth back to the Northwest…read moreSuburbs of Chicago. I had a pretty large search area set to find ice cream -- but what attracted me to this location (of all the possible ones over 3.5 hours) was actually the cool name and colorful pictures I saw. So what you'll find here is a small, family owned restaurant -- the decor is quirky, the flavors are quirky, and vibe is quirky -- but that's what also makes it charming. The staff is super friendly and the ice cream is creamy, tasty, and fresh. This shop is probably not worth a special detour over 200 miles, but if you're in the Dekalb / Sycamore area -- it's a nice place to stop by and have some ice cream (and a selfie with the signs).

This charming little bakery is an absolute gem, especially if you are looking for high-quality…read moregluten-free treats. Their preorder system is incredibly smooth, though it does require a bit of planning since you need to order at least a day in advance, and they are closed on Mondays. I scheduled an order on a Friday for a Tuesday morning pickup. I picked up a dozen GF donuts and a half-dozen chocolate chip cookies, and both were fantastic. They offer a ton of different donut flavors, though the ordering system limits you to choosing three varieties per dozen. I went with the banana bread, chocolate with chocolate icing and the brown sugar with chocolate icing, and they did not disappoint. The cookies were just as impressive, hitting that perfect texture without any of the dryness you sometimes find in gluten-free baking. The shop itself is super cute and perfectly set up for a quick visit. All the preordered to-go items are neatly laid out on a cabinet for a seamless pickup. If you have some extra time, they also have drinks and food you can order at the counter, a shared parking lot that makes stopping by a breeze, and a nice outdoor seating area. I will definitely be back to mix and match some new flavors next time.

Got the breakfast sandwich and a few pastries and everything was great! I didn't know they are a…read moregluten free bakery when I walked in but the flavors were great and I didn't feel like I was missing out. The sandwich was hot and fresh.

Inexpensive, quality donuts. Amazing service and cute shop! Everyone loved these donuts.read more

Solidly good donuts in Elgin. An institution. I highly…read morerecommend the strawberry frosted (so sweet) and the double chocolate (cakey and rich). Quick service. Very affordable prices. I will be back for more donuts and to try out the breakfast service.

Worked with Sweet Dreams to plan a birthday party long distance. They were incredibly helpful in…read moreselecting a menu. The day of the event, everything was ready to go the moment we walked in the store and the staff provided everything we needed. The food was very good and the cake was outstanding. All the guests wanted to know where we got "that gorgeous cake." I was so happy to find them.

I use to live in DeKalb and Sweet Dreams was my go to for the best cupcakes and desserts. Deanna…read moreand Phil were so friendly and when they were offering lunch, I would visit with the staff and eat their food creations. Deanna created a beautiful card game cake for a wedding that I was in. Everyone loved the design and taste. What I love most is that Sweet Dreams cakes are with buttercream icing rather than fondant. Overall, this place is great. Sylvia F.